Sidekick 2WD L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC 0 TBI 8V (1992)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. Lift up vehicle horizontally.
2. Give match marks (1) on joint flange and propeller shaft as shown in the figure.
3. Remove 4 bolts from rear propeller shaft flange and remove propeller shaft.
4. Using screwdriver, remove oil seal.
5. Using Special Tool (A) 09951-16060 and plastic hammer, press-fit new oil seal (1) into extension case (2) till oil seal contacts stepped part of
extension case as shown. Be sure to apply grease to oil seal lip.
6. Clean and inspect sliding portion of propeller shaft front end (where oil seal contacts) before installation and if even small dent or scratch exists,
correct and clean it again.
Then apply grease inside splines of propeller shaft.
7. Install propeller shaft after aligning the match marks (1) and torque universal joint flange bolts (2) to (a) 55 Nm (40.0 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Be sure to use only specified bolts, nuts and lock washers for universal joint flange.
